What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity combines web search with generated answers and linked sources. It is a starting point for researching a question and following its evidence, rather than treating a summary as the final authority.
When the question calls for published studies, move from general web results to Consensus and open the papers you plan to cite.
Official website: perplexity.aiWhen is free Perplexity search enough?
Use free search for a question you can verify from a reliable source. If you routinely need more advanced searches or document uploads, compare those features and limits in the official plan guide before upgrading.
- Open a cited page and look for the passage that supports the answer. Check that its date and scope fit your question.
- Run a representative task and note what stopped you, such as the search limit or a file restriction. Use that specific requirement to compare plans.
Perplexity AI: free features & limits
What's free: Search the web and follow the sources behind an answer.
Limits: Advanced searches and file uploads are limited; paid features are separate.
Signup not confirmedWhy this tool & pricing source
A focused option for questions where checking the original source matters.
Official pricing checked: · Not a hands-on test
Official plan & conditions ↗Limits to check before you start
- Free has very limited Pro Searches and limited uploads.
- Advanced models and image generation are excluded from Standard.
What can you use it for?
- Finding original product documentation or comparing source accounts.
Who is it for?
- People researching a question who need to trace supporting sources.
How to use it
- Ask a focused question with a topic, date range or location.
- Read the response and open the cited pages.
- Check dates and context, then ask a narrower follow-up.
Core features
- Basic search with source links.
- Follow-up questions to narrow the research scope.
- Limited advanced searches and basic file uploads.
Benefits
- Follow linked citations to inspect the original evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose advanced models on Free?
Standard selects a model for the query and excludes advanced-model access.
Do citations guarantee accuracy?
No. Open the source and check that it supports the specific claim.
Pricing & plans
Standard is an ongoing free plan. Pro, Max and API usage have separate plans and billing.
View official pricingCompany & contact information
- Company / team
- Perplexity AI
- Official documentation
- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/getting-started
Product images
Open an image for the full view. These official product previews, documentation, interfaces and examples may include paid features; check the relevant plan.
Sources
Compiled from the linked official pricing and help pages, not a hands-on product test. Check current features, allowances and rights at the source.
- Perplexity subscription planshttps://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11187416-which-perplexity-subscription-plan-is-right-for-you
- Getting started with Perplexityhttps://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/getting-started
- Perplexity — Perplexity official iPad app preview 1https://apps.apple.com/us/app/perplexity-ai-agent-search/id1668000334
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